One Minute Mentor: Induction Hardening

Spur gears, bevel gears, splined hubs, and cams are ideal components for production using powder metallurgy. Induction hardening is a method to make these parts locally hard and wear-resistant with a tougher ductile matrix.

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Solar Atmospheres of Western PA retains SHARP accreditation

Solar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania, Hermitage, has been awarded three years merit status for SHARP Accreditation. The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) is designed to recognize employees and employers for their effort in establishing and maintaining all elements of an effective safety and health program.

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One Minute Mentor: Nitriding

Powder metallurgy parts can be nitrided using alkali salts, gases, and plasmas, with the majority of applications using gases. Alkali salts can be used in some applications, because trapped salts may not be detrimental if the part is constantly immersed in oil during service.

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